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LS56 KRE

2006 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,118 mi
Last recorded82,118 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Mercedes-benz C80,398 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 KRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 82,118 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 79,425 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 79,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 76,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 76,635 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner & Outer Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 75,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 73,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 72,068 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 70,404 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 66,896 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 66,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 60,367 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 56,350 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 50,664 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 45,307 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 39,197 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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LS56 KRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 80,398 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LS56 KRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 20 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS56 KRE registered?

LS56 KRE is a 2006 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is LS56 KRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS56 KRE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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